Community Focused
The St. Louis American Foundation, along with its education partners, has distributed more than $14 million in scholarships for high-potential, local minority students while also contributing to various community grants.
Recognition Events
Scholarships
Community Grants
Foundation News
- Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes it
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 amWhen Tamiko Armstead first heard about Cardinal Ritter College Prep, she didn’t know such a place existed. Her parents were determined to send their children to Catholic schools, but Armstead’s experience in predominantly white Catholic elementary schools left her frustrated. “It was an environment that expected me to assimilate without letting me be my true The post Cardinal Ritter helped shape her. Now she shapes it appeared first on St. Louis American.
- Armstead, Knight, McClure lead Salute honorees
by Sylvester Brown, Jr. | The St. Louis American on August 21, 2026 at 9:30 pmTamiko Armstead, Dr. Paula Knight and Richard “Rich” McClure will receive the top honors at The St. Louis American Foundation’s 39th annual […]
- A night for the new guard shaping our region
by Zaria Mac | The St. Louis American on May 22, 2026 at 6:57 pmThe next generation of civic and corporate leadership in St. Louis took center stage Thursday evening as the St. Louis American Foundation hosted its […]
- 2026 Salute to Young Leaders Awards by Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 am
- Gallery: 2026 Salute to Businessby The St. Louis American staff on February 20, 2026 at 5:58 pm
- Salute to Excellence in Business honors Black leaders powering St. Louis’ economic futureby Ashley Winters | The St. Louis American on February 19, 2026 at 11:28 pm
- The St. Louis American Foundationby The St. Louis American staff on February 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Salute to Excellence
Education
The Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala recognizes outstanding local Black educators and provides needed resources for high-achieving students of color to pursue their higher education goals.
Business
The Salute to Excellence in Business Awards and Networking Luncheon highlights African-American corporate managers and businesses.
Young Leaders
The Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception celebrates African-American professionals under the age 40.
Proceeds from the St. Louis American Foundation‘s 4 annual Salute to Excellence events benefit community grants as well as scholarships for local minority students. In 2022 alone, the foundation and its partners offered $2.8 million in scholarships and community grants, and has fostered more than $15 million since 1994.